Which of the following statements would alert a community health nurse to the need for education about older adults?
A) "Older adults rarely have mental health problems."
B) "Most older adults can lead independent lives."
C) "Chronologic age doesn't reflect an older adult's functioning level."
D) "The average age for retirement is moving upward."
A
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